Muku Ramen — Restaurant in Cambridge

came here for lunch on a workday after being intrigued by their menu. I really enjoyed the food! I got the black miso ramen and pork gyoza. The pork gyoza was good, it came out on a sizzling platter and they poured some tonkotsu stock on top. I liked this presentation and the gyoza soaked up the tonkotsu flavour. I did like the tonkotsu and gyoza flavour together (confused about another reviewer who said they couldn't taste it?), though the crispiness of the gyoza is lost in the process. However, i think this is the best way to execute this idea - if the gyoza were prepared by any other softer method, the skin would just be too soggy. Another note is that the gyoza are served with a really nice vinegary soy sauce, but it was hard to taste it in combination with the tonkotsu flavour. possibly having the dipping sauce be more viscous, like a glaze, would help distinguish the flavours better.

As for the black miso ramen, i really enjoyed it. The tonkotsu broth had a good level of funkiness, authenticity, and depth. it was a perfect amount of saltiness for myself as well, such that i could enjoy drinking the broth by itself. the charcoal aromatic oil was interesting too, adding an interesting earthiness, and also it kind of left a lingering tannin/prickly-like sensation on my tongue. The thicker, bouncy noodles served as a well picked accompaniment to the broth. And the toppings were all wonderful! The chashu was lean and thickly cut - it tasted tender and like it had a nice brining because the flavour was great throughout. I adored the corn fritter so much - it added a great texture when crisp, and tasted soooo good when soaking in the tonkotsu. the blanched bean sprouts and ground meat also worked with the dish.

finally, i was greeted and served by a stoic and silent but attentive man. He didn't say much but still knew when to bring my check and when i was ready to order at the exact right time. I really enjoyed this different style of service.

overall, i really enjoyed the creativity in the food, and it was cheaper for ramen shops as well. I will definitely be coming back for more - i want to try the matcha vegetarian option (it is cool that they have two veggie options!!! never seen a ramen shop have that many options) and some of the...

I never leave Google reviews because it’s too much effort. But this place was so bad that I feel obliged to tell others not to waste their time or money here.

At first glance, the restaurant looks cosy and inviting, and the staff seemed friendly. We actually wanted to eat at Lanner (a nice noodle spot nearby), but the line was a bit long, so we decided to give this place a chance since the overall rating looked good. That was a huge mistake.

This was the worst ramen/ soup dish I’ve ever had. We ordered both the Miso and the Tonkotsu. The miso broth was bizarre, strangely milky and thick, with an off-putting taste. But the Tonkotsu was worse. The smell made us hesitate, and after two spoonfuls, we couldn’t eat any more. The taste, the smell, the aftertaste, it was awful. The meat was poor quality and the egg had a bad smell/ taste.

I asked for a partial refund, explaining that we couldn’t eat the food (we only managed half the miso and a couple spoons of the Tonkotsu). The staff told us the manager wasn’t there so they couldn’t do anything. In the end, we paid full price and went elsewhere for dinner.

I really don’t like writing reviews like this, but I wouldn’t want anyone else to waste their money it. I think there are plenty other options around that would be worth considering before eating here. I wish the restaurant all the best, I heard that you switched ownership recently and I can understand that it’s difficult to run a restaurant. Hopefully things will improve into the future, but for the time being, I...

I enjoyed lunch at Muku very much. We got here on a cold Sunday afternoon so it was easy to find parking. Two blocks down but the walk was nice.we were sat down in the bar quickly without wait time. They had a good selection of ramen with spices as well. I want to try the spiciest ramen next time! I got the Black Shio with fried oysters for apps and a matcha ice tea.

The fried oysters were fresh and light. The tartare sauce was where it was at. My boo and I were saying we would need 10 more.

I got the Black Shio and boo thang had gotten the Red Shio. Black Shio was rich in flavor but feels and tastes so clean. Even though the black garlic oil that stained my lips from all the slurp action. It came off when I finally wiped my lips.It was totally worth being dirty for.The egg was cooked and marinated perfectly. Yolky but not runny. Red Shio was such a pretty bowl. I liked the fried lotus on too. It was like a potato chip packed with flavor. I took the entire thing away from my boo, maybe next time we’ll ask for extra. Slurpy ramen Sundays should be a thing.

The Matcha tea was great! It was fragrant and not powdery or overly sweetened. It was light but flavorful. It went so well with the ramen. Next time I’m ordering 2!

The host and the waiter attentive and was very quick and swift. I love being able to get in and out but still feel like I enjoyed a meal without being rushed. It was a great start to our day. And we’ll...